We spoke to Anna Berglin of Anna Berglin Design to get an Interior Designers perspective on mudrooms. “Mudrooms change lives… Truly” Hear me out, now. Historically, the purpose of a mudroom was to shed the outside, as farmers (and dirty children) cleaned off before entering the home. Today, mudrooms do the same, and more…. we […]
For many, wall coverings may seem like a thing of the past, however it has come a long way in the past few years. There are many styles and materials to choose from, so here is a simple round up to get rid of any misconceptions you may have about wall coverings. Printed WallpaperPrinted wallpaper can […]
In honor of Thanksgiving, we complied a list of Early American Colonial House Styles. Pilgrims did not come from one place but rather multiple backgrounds settled in North America between 1600 and 1800. Men, women and children traveled from various parts of the world, including France, Spain, Latin American and Germany. This mesh of different backgrounds […]
We sat down with interior designer, Krista Schwartz, principle of Indicia Interior Design. To get her opinion on the best eats in the Twin Cities. Looking forward to trying out some new great local restaurants, and so glad we have a recommendation or two of what to eat! Mango Thai The restaurant is very small, […]
Holiday entertaining can be extremely rewarding, as well as extremely stressful. We sat down again with our friends at Kitchen Comfort to get the Interior Designers tips and tricks on creating the perfect holiday gathering. Eat with your eyes first. The table setting is going to be seen prior to the food. Presentation is VERY […]
Comparing two great historic buildings in the Twin Cities…. Basilica of Saint Mary and The Saint Paul Cathedral. Both of which have similar architectural features and share the same architect, it’s no wonder they are both such show stopping buildings. Basilica of Saint Mary Basilica of Saint Mary Built: 1907 Designed by architect: E.L. Masqueray Architectural […]
For this post, we thought we would talk about the unique and rapidly growing trend of backyard chickens, since some of us at Purcell have them! Backyard chickens are not allowed in all cities, you will need to check your local ordinances. Interesting Facts: Shell color is only “skin deep” the eggs color on the […]
Talla Skogmo designs interiors that live as beautifully as they look. Talla believes projects are created and measured by teams — client, designer, architect and builder. She has been an Interior Designer for three decades and has kept the same philosophy; creating spaces that fulfill her client’s needs in a timeless and tasteful style. Share your background […]
The second feature to our lavish kitchen series is refrigeration. Sub Zero Pro-48- $13,800Made with 100% sculpted steel, and features dual refrigeration—meaning the refrigerator and freezer use separate sets of compressors and evaporators, unlike standard refrigerators. The compressors are each controlled by microprocessors to ensure the proper temperatures. The refrigerator even features auto-closing doors with […]
Given the time of year, we decided to further research a local, haunted location.The beautiful sandstone Griggs Mansion, is without a doubt considered the most haunted mansion in St. Paul. In 1883, a wealthy grocery businessman, Chauncey Griggs, built this lovely mansion. He only lived in it four years, before moving to the West coast. After Griggs […]